Post by The Sandmen on Jan 16, 2019 17:26:47 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rumble and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Askren's chin like a wrecking ball! Askren loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Anthony Johnson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rumble dodges that
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rumble launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Johnson's head...
Rumble leans out of the way.
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Johnson's head...
It lands flush with Anthony Johnson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rumble dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Anthony Johnson is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren's corner looks worried!
Askren's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Askren follows Anthony Johnson
Rumble fakes a move.
Askren is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rumble tries to show some ground skills
Anthony Johnson put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Ben Askren tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rumble's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anthony Johnson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anthony Johnson doesn't defend himself!
Rumble has a small cut in his Nose
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Johnson caliber.
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rumble is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rumble's Left eye is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over Rumble
Rumble has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rumble manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Askren
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rumble is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Right eye
Askren is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Johnson!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
Askren only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Johnson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rumble is grappling.
Bad idea! Ben Askren lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Crushing shot to Rumble's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Rumble, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Askren with a double overhooks!
Good front kick from Rumble!
Askren stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anthony Johnson is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren's corner looks worried!
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Askren staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! Askren has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Mouth
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Askren's chin like a wrecking ball! Askren loses balance and goes to the mat.
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for Askren! What an astonishing KO by Rumble!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 1:05 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/11 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Complete destruction. Complete.
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Rumble and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Askren's chin like a wrecking ball! Askren loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Anthony Johnson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rumble dodges that
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rumble launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Anthony Johnson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Johnson's head...
Rumble leans out of the way.
Rumble is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Johnson's head...
It lands flush with Anthony Johnson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rumble dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Anthony Johnson is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren's corner looks worried!
Askren's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Askren follows Anthony Johnson
Rumble fakes a move.
Askren is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rumble tries to show some ground skills
Anthony Johnson put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Ben Askren tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rumble's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anthony Johnson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anthony Johnson doesn't defend himself!
Rumble has a small cut in his Nose
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Anthony Johnson caliber.
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rumble
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rumble is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rumble's Left eye is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over Rumble
Rumble has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rumble manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Askren
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rumble is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Right eye
Askren is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anthony Johnson!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
Askren only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Anthony Johnson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rumble is grappling.
Bad idea! Ben Askren lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Crushing shot to Rumble's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Rumble, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Askren with a double overhooks!
Good front kick from Rumble!
Askren stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anthony Johnson is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren's corner looks worried!
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Askren staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! Askren has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Mouth
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Askren's chin like a wrecking ball! Askren loses balance and goes to the mat.
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for Askren! What an astonishing KO by Rumble!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 1:05 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/11 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Complete destruction. Complete.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!